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1216 Paisley Orange Walk 2026 | Bands March Past Paisley Town Hall

Footage of the Orange Walk in Paisley, Scotland, filmed near Paisley Town Hall on 20 June 2026. Bands, banners and marchers made their way through the town centre as part of Scotland's summer marching season. This video captures part of the parade as it passed through the heart of Paisley, attracting spectators and visitors to the town centre on a busy Saturday afternoon. Filmed at Paisley Town Hall, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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1215 TV Show ALF: Anne Schedeen Dies Aged 77

Anne Schedeen, best known as Kate Tanner in ALF, has died aged 77. A listening practice podcast remembering her role and the classic sitcom.

Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner, the mother in the hit 1980s sitcom ALF, has died at the age of 77.

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1214 What Is Trooping the Colour? A Simple Guide to Britain’s Famous Royal Parade

What is Trooping the Colour and why is it celebrated every year? Learn the history, traditions, royal appearances and meaning of Britain’s famous parade.

Trooping the Colour is one of the most recognisable royal events in the United Kingdom, but what exactly is it and why does it take place every year?

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1212 Why I’m Disabling YouTube Comments and Choosing a More Peaceful Direction

Teacher Joseph explains why YouTube comments are being disabled and how the channel is moving toward peaceful, thoughtful learning, reflection, communication, storytelling, and personal growth.

In this channel update, Teacher Joseph explains why YouTube comments are being disabled and why the channel is moving toward a more peaceful, thoughtful space for learning, reflection, communication, language learning, storytelling, and personal growth. This is not about avoiding discussion, but about reducing noise and concentrating on meaningful content.

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1213 Barry Manilow Returns to Glasgow – As the Music Legend Celebrates His 83rd Birthday

Barry Manilow returns to Glasgow in June 2026 as fans prepare to celebrate his 83rd birthday. A look at the legendary singer’s career, music and lasting legacy.

Barry Manilow is back in Glasgow, and fans are preparing to celebrate his 83rd birthday. In this podcast, Teacher Joseph looks at Barry's incredible career, his connection with audiences in Scotland and around the world, and the timeless appeal of classics such as Mandy, Copacabana, Can't Smile Without You and I Write the Songs. With decades of chart success behind him, Barry Manilow remains one of the most recognisable voices in popular music.

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1211 What Happened Last Night in Belfast? Violence, Immigration and the Online Echo Chamber

What really happened in Belfast last night? A thoughtful look at violence, immigration, community tensions, racism, and social media influence.

Last night Belfast saw scenes of unrest and violence. In this episode, I walk through what happened, read and discuss a major report published this morning, and share my thoughts on the difficult questions surrounding immigration, racism, social frustration, and the growing influence of online voices on vulnerable and isolated people.

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1210 The Paisley Witches: Remembering the Victims of Scotland’s Last Witch Trial

Teacher Joseph remembers the victims of the Paisley Witches, Scotland’s last witch trial, and explores the local history of Paisley and Renfrewshire.

Teacher Joseph tells the story of the Paisley Witches and remembers the victims of Scotland's last witch trial. This episode explores Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scottish history, local memory, witch trials, folklore, and the dark history behind one of Scotland's most haunting local stories.

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1209 All Britain’s Attack Submarines Are in Dock? Let’s Talk About It

Teacher Joseph discusses a report claiming Britain’s available Astute-class attack submarines are all in dock for maintenance or repairs.

A newspaper report caught my eye today because it claims that all of Britain's available attack submarines are currently sitting in dock undergoing maintenance.

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What is the Weekly Lessons Archive?

A guide to Teacher Joseph’s Weekly Lessons, with beginner-friendly starting points, the YouTube playlist, and the full archive.

The Weekly Lessons are structured English-learning posts from Teacher Joseph. They combine listening practice, reading, vocabulary, reflection, culture, and writing prompts so learners can study one topic in depth over several days.

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